Plus Power has secured $1.8 billion in new financing for standalone battery storage, including the largest single such project financing to date, to help stabilize the U.S. electrical grid while incorporating more solar and wind energy. Read more about this and other financing news in our Solar Financing Spotlight. Plus Power’s major funding announcement includes …
FLEXRACK’s fixed tilt mounting technology is being deployed by Alltrade in this 101 MW solar project in Aldersyde, Alberta. Construction has begun on a 182 MW solar project portfolio that will help two fossil fuel companies in Canada reduce greenhouse gas emissions. FLEXRACK by Qcells and Alltrade Industrial Contractors Inc. have partnered on two fixed …
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SunVest Solar recently celebrated the completion of two new community solar projects in DeKalb, Illinois, officially marking the start of electrical production at the facilities. The DeKalb solar projects totaling 6 MW are two of the earliest projects made possible by Illinois’ Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA), signed into law in September 2021. “We …
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The solar industry’s steep growth curve brings with it unusual challenges, including the type of land available. Ideal sites—flat and soft terrain—are much harder to come by. So, developers of ground-mount systems are turning instead to rocky and hilly sites. Such land can be cheaper and produce higher margins, but only with the right expertise …
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Construction equipment manufacturer Vermeer has been building pile drivers for about 12 years, says lead product manager Ed Savage. However, recent developments in the solar industry have led to the technology becoming more popular in large-scale installations. “The solar industry has grown fast the last couple years,” Savage says. “They’re starting to see the same …
DSD Renewables has completed a four canopy, 6.5 MW solar portfolio for Caesars Entertainment at two of the gaming company’s Atlantic City destinations. The installations are across Caesars Atlantic City and Harrah’s Resort and will produce approximately 8.29 MWh of clean energy each year. A fifth canopy is currently under development and is slated to be complete …
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A diverse group of stakeholders have come together in the name of major solar projects. In a landmark accord, major solar developers, conservation groups, agricultural organizations, environmental and environmental justice groups, and tribal entities have signed an agreement to advance large-scale U.S. solar development while championing land conservation and supporting local community interests. The agreement is the …
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Perch Energy has secured a $30 million investment from real estate investment management firm Nuveen. This Series B growth investment will support the continued development of Perch’s leading clean energy technology platform, fund expansion into new sales channels, products and community solar markets, scale operations and customer care services, grow management talent and fund strategic …
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Silicon Ranch has completed a 20 MWac solar farm with an 80 MWh storage system for a not-for-profit, member-owned distribution cooperative based in southeastern Arizona. The McNeal Solar Farm and battery energy storage system (BESS) will aid Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative (SSVEC) in meeting increasing load demand and the power needs for more than …
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The Rhode Island National Guard has saved a $100,000 in its annual electricity bill thanks to the installation of a 550 kWp rooftop solar system. A SolarEdge DC-optimized system was installed on the rooftop of a heavy equipment maintenance facility at Camp Fogarty in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. In its first 12 months of operation, …
Rooftop solar helps Rhode Island National Guard cut annual electric bill by $100K Read More »
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